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How much energy is released when four hydrogen atoms fuse into helium?
A12.86 MeV
B0.42 MeV
C26.7 MeV
D5.49 MeV
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 26.7 MeV
The whole proton-proton chain releases 26.7 MeV per helium atom formed.
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